(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
any thing at all
From this reading But he had never imagined anything like this!
asceticismnoun
the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
BAYINGverbUS /ˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “bay” — utter in deep prolonged tones
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had never imagined anything like this!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Its unexpectedness had swept him off his feet.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
hill-top
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From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
HOUNDSnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But he had never imagined anything like this!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its unexpectedness had swept him off his feet.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But he had never imagined anything like this!
Macheson
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From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he had never imagined anything like this!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Its unexpectedness had swept him off his feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
rain-drenched
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From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
reformernounUS /rɪˈfɔːrmər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
that is looked for
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
possessing sweep
From this reading Its unexpectedness had swept him off his feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But he had never imagined anything like this!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
push forcefully
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
unexpectednessnoun
extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected
From this reading Its unexpectedness had swept him off his feet.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BAYING OF THE HOUNDS Out amongst the broken fragments of the storm, on the hill-top and down the rain-drenched lane, Macheson sought in vain by physical exertion to still the fever which burned in his veins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Nothing he could do was able to disturb that wonderful memory, to lessen for an instant the significance of those few amazing seconds.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The world of women, all the lighter and quieter joys of life, he had, with the fierce asceticism of the young reformer, thrust so resolutely behind him.
